Petronius's "Satyricon" is a fragmentary Roman novel, a picaresque satire of Neronian society. It is notable for its vivid depiction of Roman life and its early use of prose fiction.
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Petronius's "Satyricon" is a fragmentary Roman novel, a picaresque satire of Neronian society. It is notable for its vivid depiction of Roman life and its early use of prose fiction.